Munster coach Anthony Foley dies hours before game in Paris hotel

Foley, 42, was preparing to lead his side into battle against Racing 92 today in the European Champions Cup.
But he passed away overnight at the hotel where the team were staying.
The game has now been postponed.
An Irish Rugby statement read: “It is with deep regret that the Irish Rugby Football Union and Munster Rugby must advise of the passing overnight of Munster Rugby head coach Anthony Foley, at the team hotel in Paris.
“The IRFU and Munster Rugby pass on our deepest sympathy to all of Anthony's family and friends.
“We ask for privacy for the family at this sad time."
Munster had... read more

Related news

Munster coach Anthony Foley has died suddenly in Paris the night before his side were due to face Racing 92 in the Champions Cup.
Foley was just 42 and died in the team’s hotel overnight with Munster’s game against the French side now off as a mark of...

Munster head coach Anthony Foley has died at the team hotel in Paris, the Irish club have announced.
Former Ireland international Foley was 42 and had been in charge at Munster since July 2014.
He was due to take charge of the team on Sunday against...

Munster head coach Anthony Foley has died at the team hotel in Paris, the Irish club have announced.
Former Ireland international Foley was 42 and had been in charge at Munster since July 2014.
He was due to take charge of the team on Sunday against...

MUNSTER coach Anthony Foley has died in Paris, aged 42.
Foley was with his team in the French capital ahead of Munster's match against Racing 92 which was due to take place this afternoon.
A statement released by the Irish Rugby Football Union...

Munster Rugby head coach Anthony Foley has suddenly died in Paris at the age of 42.
The former Heineken Cup winner passed away at the team's hotel in the French capital ahead of their match against Racing 92 on Sunday.
Munster have requested that...

Rugby fans and members of the public are paying personal tributes to former Ireland and Munster star Anthony Foley.
The 42-year-old head coach was found dead in the province's team hotel in Paris on Sunday, hours before the team were due to take to...